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Associated PressWorkers at restaurants, bars and coffee shops at O'Hare International Airport have voted to authorize a strike amid ongoing contract negotiations.O'Hare Airport Restaurant Workers Vote to Authorize Strikehttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/ohare-airport-restaurant-workers-vote-authorize-strike
84431 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgFri, 08 Dec 2017 21:46:09 +0000O'Hare Airport Restaurant Workers Vote to Authorize StrikeAssociated PressA tentative contract agreement has averted a possible strike that was planned by thousands of Illinois nursing home workers. Representatives of more than 5,000 workers at nursing homes around Chicago and Rockford had planned to strike starting on Thursday, but a statement on behalf of Service Employees International Union Healthcare Illinois says an agreement was reached on a 3-year deal.Tentative Deal Averts Illinois Nursing Home Workers Strikehttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/tentative-deal-averts-illinois-nursing-home-workers-strike
74473 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgThu, 04 May 2017 21:35:06 +0000Tentative Deal Averts Illinois Nursing Home Workers StrikeDusty RhodesStudents are being told to continue reporting to class at the University of Illinois Springfield, despite the fact that the faculty is on strike. More than 160 tenured and tenure-track professors represented by University Professionals of Illinois have been negotiating almost two years in an effort to get personnel policies included in a contract. Professors Hit The Picket Linehttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/professors-hit-picket-line
74349 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgTue, 02 May 2017 22:00:22 +0000Professors Hit The Picket LineDusty RhodesProfessors at the University of Illinois Springfield could go on strike. That’s the result of a vote this week by United Faculty, a chapter of the Illinois Federation of Teachers. Kristi Barnwell , a history professor and vice-president of the faculty union, says the vote doesn’t necessarily mean they will strike. “We’re still hoping that we don’t have to, and that the university’s administration will make some meaningful progress in negotiations at our next bargaining session," she says. "But we needed to let them know that the option is on the table, and our membership is ready if it comes down to that.” Potential Picket By Professors at UIShttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/potential-picket-professors-uis
73524 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgFri, 14 Apr 2017 22:27:00 +0000Potential Picket By Professors at UISAssociated PressThe Illinois Supreme Court has declined a request to bypass a lower court and immediately take up Gov. Bruce Rauner's case for imposing pay and working conditions on members of the state's largest public employees' union.State High Court Denies Rauner Bid for Union Contract Appealhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/state-high-court-denies-rauner-bid-union-contract-appeal
73060 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgTue, 04 Apr 2017 22:19:59 +0000State High Court Denies Rauner Bid for Union Contract AppealAssociated PressGov. Bruce Rauner's administration has made it easier to find temporary workers in case a major public-employee union strikes. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees state council says hiring replacements would be illegal.Rauner Simplifies Job-Application Program in Case of Strikehttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/rauner-simplifies-job-application-program-case-strike
71625 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgTue, 28 Feb 2017 23:24:05 +0000Rauner Simplifies Job-Application Program in Case of StrikeBrian MackeyMembers of Illinois government's biggest labor union have voted to allow a strike. The margin was 81-19, though roughly 40% of AFSCME members chose not to vote or were not eligible. Union director Roberta Lynch says her members do not want to strike. She says she hopes Governor Bruce Rauner will resume negotiating.AFSCME Takes Big Step Towards Possible Strikehttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/afscme-takes-big-step-towards-possible-strike
71404 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgThu, 23 Feb 2017 23:00:49 +0000AFSCME Takes Big Step Towards Possible StrikeAssociated PressIllinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s administration is trying to convince state employees that a strike would be “reckless.” About 30,000 state employees who belong to the union AFSCME are starting a 3-week-long process in which they’ll be voting on whether they should strike.Rauner Says Strike is Recklesshttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/rauner-says-strike-reckless
70307 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgTue, 31 Jan 2017 01:42:06 +0000Rauner Says Strike is RecklessAssociated PressThe largest public-employee union in Illinois will ask its members this month whether they'd support a strike in a contract dispute with Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration. The state council of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees told members that they'll vote on authorizing the union's bargaining committee to call a strike. Such a vote would not guarantee a strike.AFSCME Members to Vote on Strike Authorization in Illinoishttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/afscme-members-vote-strike-authorization-illinois
69616 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgFri, 13 Jan 2017 23:11:54 +0000AFSCME Members to Vote on Strike Authorization in IllinoisAssociated PressPEORIA, Ill. (AP) - Transit workers in the Peoria area have voted to authorize a strike but their officials with their union say they're hoping to avoid a walkout. Amalgamated Transit Union Workers Local 416 members voted 104-0 Sunday for strike authorization. Union president Ron Cox says the union is negotiating with CityLink over health care and contract length. The current contract with about 140 workers expires at midnight Wednesday. CityLink is the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District . It serves Peoria, Peoria Heights and West Peoria. It also has contracts with Pekin and East Peoria.Peoria transit workers vote 104-0 to authorize strikehttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/peoria-transit-workers-vote-104-0-authorize-strike
67686 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 28 Nov 2016 18:10:36 +0000Peoria transit workers vote 104-0 to authorize strikeAPCHICAGO (AP) - Hundreds of O'Hare International Airport workers have voted to go on strike ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.O'Hare Airport Workers Plan to Strike http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/ohare-airport-workers-plan-strike
67326 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgFri, 18 Nov 2016 13:53:50 +0000O'Hare Airport Workers Plan to Strike Associated PressThe Illinois Labor Relations Board has declared contract negotiations between Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration and the largest public-employees union at an impasse. The decision allows the Republican governor to impose his terms on the 38,000-member state council of the American Federation of State, Council and Municipal Employees. That gives the union the opportunity to accept the terms or vote to go on strike. Either side may appeal in court.Labor Board Declares Illinois Contract Talks at 'Impasse'http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/labor-board-declares-illinois-contract-talks-impasse
67211 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgTue, 15 Nov 2016 23:46:15 +0000Labor Board Declares Illinois Contract Talks at 'Impasse'Associated PressStudents and teachers in Chicago headed back to the classroom after the Chicago Teachers Union, and the nation's third-largest school district, averted a strike with a late-night tentative contract agreement. The union had been prepared to hit the picket lines this morning for what would have been the second major Chicago Public Schools strike since 2012.Chicago Students, Teachers Back to Class After Strike Threathttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/chicago-students-teachers-back-class-after-strike-threat
65654 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgTue, 11 Oct 2016 21:15:16 +0000Chicago Students, Teachers Back to Class After Strike ThreatAssociated PressChicago teachers are picking up signs and T-shirts as they prepare for a potential strike. Members of the Chicago Teachers Union are set to hit the picket lines at 6 a.m. Tuesday if union negotiators and Chicago Public Schools officials don't strike a tentative deal on a new contract.Chicago Teachers Preparing for Picket Lineshttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/chicago-teachers-preparing-picket-lines
65613 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 10 Oct 2016 21:10:38 +0000Chicago Teachers Preparing for Picket LinesAssociated PressTeachers in the country's third-largest city have cranked up the heat in contract talks, threatening to go on strike in less than two weeks. The Chicago Teachers Union and school district officials are clashing over cost-of-living raises, pension contributions and health care costs in negotiations that have stretched into a second year.A Closer Look as Deadline for Chicago Teachers Strike Nearshttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/closer-look-deadline-chicago-teachers-strike-nears
65161 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgThu, 29 Sep 2016 22:49:24 +0000A Closer Look as Deadline for Chicago Teachers Strike NearsAssociated PressTeachers in the nation's third-largest public school district have overwhelmingly voted in support of a strike, though the earliest one could occur is mid-October. 95% of the Chicago Teachers Union's voting members favored strike authorization. The support was expected. About 88% supported a strike during a similar December vote.Chicago Teachers Vote to Authorize Strike in Contract Talkshttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/chicago-teachers-vote-authorize-strike-contract-talks
64999 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgMon, 26 Sep 2016 21:50:58 +0000Chicago Teachers Vote to Authorize Strike in Contract TalksAssociated PressThe spotlight is on contract talks between teachers and officials with the nation's third-largest school district as Chicago students attend the first day of school. Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool and Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis, both held public appearances today.Spotlight on Chicago Teacher Contracts on First Day of Classhttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/spotlight-chicago-teacher-contracts-first-day-class
64191 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgTue, 06 Sep 2016 21:42:22 +0000Spotlight on Chicago Teacher Contracts on First Day of ClassAssociated PressURBANA, Ill. (AP) - A faculty union at the University of Illinois' Champaign-Urbana campus plans a five-day strike after contract talks with the school Wednesday ended without a settlement. Shawn Gilmore is president of the Nontenure Faculty Coalition Local 6546. He says union members voted "overwhelmingly" Wednesday evening to authorize a five-day strike. The strike is to start Thursday with picketing is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. at the English Building. The union went on a two-day strike earlier this month. The strike would cover remaining class days this semester, through May 4. Finals start May 6. The union is amid contract negotiations with the university that have lasted since October 2014. The contract would be the group's first with the university. The union represents about 500 people.U of Illinois union to start 5-day strike Thursday morninghttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/u-illinois-union-start-5-day-strike-thursday-morning
58058 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgThu, 28 Apr 2016 14:08:15 +0000U of Illinois union to start 5-day strike Thursday morningJeff BossertMembers of the union representing non-tenure-track faculty at the University of Illinois went on strike Tuesday morning, launching a two-day work stoppage. Union President Shawn Gilmore says there's been a lot of support from solidarity partners, as Local #6546 seeks a greater voice for its members and longer contracts. The union is trying to push the administration towards a quicker agreement on a first-ever contract for non-tenured faculty at the Urbana campus. Gilmore hopes the two-day strike and picketing gives school administrators appreciation for non-tenured faculty. “We would like at least a substantive response on how they plan to proceed at bargaining, which we are yet to hear anything from them about,” said Gilmore on Monday afternoon, when the strike was announced. “The communications we have gotten over the last week and a half have not been about bargaining. They have only been acknowledging our legal right to strike, which I mean we appreciate that they acknowledge that.Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Launch Two-Day Strike At U Of Ihttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/non-tenure-track-faculty-launch-two-day-strike-u-i
57688 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgWed, 20 Apr 2016 12:27:31 +0000Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Launch Two-Day Strike At U Of IAssociated PressTop administrators at the University of Illinois' Urbana-Champaign campus say they want to continue negotiating with non-tenured faculty members on a contract.U of Illinois leaders see faculty strike as unproductivehttp://peoriapublicradio.org/post/u-illinois-leaders-see-faculty-strike-unproductive
57654 as http://peoriapublicradio.orgTue, 19 Apr 2016 21:18:14 +0000U of Illinois leaders see faculty strike as unproductive